Steel tightened his hold and buried his nose into Jackson’s hair, inhaling big breaths of his mate’s scent. His cock hardened as his body reacted to his mate.Never enough! I will never get enough of Jackson!Unable torefuse Jackson anything, he said, “Okay, I’ll think about it.”
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Cody woke with a smile on his face. He had done it. He had claimed Dylon last night. His journey was unbelievable, even to himself, but somehow everything fell in place at the right time and now he’d be able to save those poor shifters. He didn’t really have a plan for how he and Dylon would do it, but he had no doubt they’d figure it out. Eager to start the day, he ground his ass against his mate’s hard morning cock.Come on babe, wake up! There is so much to do today!
I’m awake, I just wanted to enjoy your wake-up call,Dylon said using his mind link.
Fuck, babe, I didn’t expect you to reply.
“Good morning, my pet. Before we get started taking care of the many things we must do before we can leave for Tajikistan, I want to go over the rules I must insist you obey when you are in our bedroom,” Dylon said, putting his finger up to Cody’s lips. “Even though we are now fully claimed and bonded, you will always have your visions. The effects of them will cause you mental pain and suffering every time your mind sees them. Just because we are now linked as one that, unfortunately, will not change. My strength along with yours now will help you keep the visions locked up so you don’t experience them during the day but at night—that’s another matter. My strength will be at its weakest then, so what I require of you will help keep your mind quiet until we go to sleep.
“Therefore, my rules will apply every night when we enter our bedroom. And you will sleep with the chains almost every night to keep visions from reappearing in your mind. Without that worry, you will be able to sleepsoundly as will I, which we both need in order to replenish our strength.”
Cody was silent but upset. After listening to his mate, he realized more fully the toll his foresight ability took on Dylon each day.How can I ask him to have this kind of life? Why didn’t I think of it before I bit him?
“Stop it right now, my pet,” Dylon said after hearing Cody through their mind link. “You didn’t ask me, I chose to do it. This is the price we pay to save many lives and I don’t know about you, but I’m proud the Fates picked me for you. So, no, you don’t get to feel sorry for my choices. Instead, be happy for me because I’m happy with my choice.”
Yes babe, it is just hard to believe anyone would choose to live like this.
“Well, I did, so that’s the end of the matter. Back to my rules…a morning spanking, no speaking unless I ask a question, give you permission to speak or suspend the rules, strip and assume the position and chains every night. Hmmm… did I forget anything?”
“My punishments for disobeying, sir.” And just like that, Cody could feel himself falling into a mindset that gave him peace.
“Ahh, yes, thank you, my pet. Punishments will be given anytime you don’t follow my rules. Is that clear?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Good. And as much as I would like to spend more time in bed with you this morning, I think we better get showered and dressed so we can talk to Jackson about getting permission to go,” Dylon said as he unlocked the handcuffs around Cody’s wrists. Giving his mate a long good morning kiss on those beautiful globes he’d soonbe spanking, Dylon rolled away and sat at the edge of the bed. “Come here, my pet,” he beckoned.
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Carson was pissed. Oh, not about doing the laundry for six months—no, after thinking everything over, he knew he deserved it—but because he hadn’t yet had a chance to apologize to Cody and Dylon. And the longer it took the guiltier he felt. Whatever problem Cody had, Dylon was helping his brother. He knew it,hell,he could see it. The other night at dinner, Cody was smiling at Ian’s news.Smiling!
He opened the second washing machine which, thankfully, Jackson had insisted on after Daniel was born and loaded it up. Shaking his head, he was amazed at the clothes his nephew went through in a day. Two more hours of work before he’d be finished—and he started at six in the morning.Shit, I won’t ever complain about my chores again. He didn’t know how Cody had done it all these years without bitching but he certainly had gained a new appreciation for his brother—which led him back to his apology.
Carson had sent numerous messages to Cody through their mind link but so far, he hadn’t received a response. Not that he was surprised, but still it was beginning to worry him.What if my brother never forgives me?Then what do I do?
Maybe I should talk to Colton to see if he can help.After sending a message through their mind link, Carson went back to folding the clean clothes he’d taken out of the dryer.
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Cody was kneeling at the end of the bed, waiting for Dylon to finish dressing. He checked his wolf and foundhim lying down and grooming himself. It was still strange to see a half white, half grey wolf, but he imagined his mate felt the same way. He mentally shrugged his shoulders, no longer worried about it anymore. But he was eager to shift and see Dylon’s wolf. It would be visual proof they were each half of one whole.
“You’re right my pet, I also want to see our wolves so maybe if we can get everything done quickly, we’ll have time for a run. Now stand up, so we can go to breakfast.”
Cody rose, and taking his mate’s hand, followed Dylon out of their bedroom and down the hall to the great room. As they entered, Cody saw Daniel sitting on Jackson’s lap, his bottom half had shifted, showing his soft silver fur. Chuckling at seeing a diaper on a wolf, he glanced up at Jackson who was looking at him contemplatively. Coming from the hallway behind him he heard Oracle’s voice calling to Maximus about bringing the gifts they’d bought. “More toys for Daniel, eh bro?” he asked Jackson.
Shrugging, Jackson said, “That’s what grandparents do. At least that’s what I’m going to tell Daniel when he has pups.” He looked at his brother and what he saw pleased him. When he’d first learned about Cody’s ability and how it was affecting him, Jackson had been frantic, thinking he might lose a member of their family. But this morning, he was seeing the Cody he remembered when they grew up together—before everything went to shit. And that reminded him. “Hey what do you guys think of ‘bollocks’?”
Dylon and Cody looked at each other before Dylon spoke. “Uhmm, bollocks? You mean like balls? Like my balls?”
“Why the fuck are you talking about my mate’s balls?” Cody asked.
Steel roared with laughter. “No, not his balls.”
“Then whose balls are you referring to? Because you better not be talking about mine,” Cody said. “Why are we discussing balls at all? Do you have a problem with yours?” Cody asked Jackson. “Maybe you should see Ian or Colton about it. Although, I think Ian is a better choice since I really can’t imagine Colton playing with my balls.”
Steel couldn’t contain himself anymore and fell back against the sofa laughing so hard he had to hold his aching sides.
